There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes must check in at these designated areas 45 minutes prior to the event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after check-in.
Two warm up areas will be available for athlete use. Both locations are on both sides of the University parking garage. Please look for signage to these two locations. Parents/Coaches will not be allowed to access the final warm-up/check-in location.
Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot, hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the throwing events will not be allowed.
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Competitors will be weighed and all poles will be inspected for manufacturers’ pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors’ weights must be at or below the manufacturers’ pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event. Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case.
Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place at the Equipment Building at the north end of the track. (Gate 15) during the times shown below:
Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to Morgan State University. Shipments should be scheduled to arrive on the campus between July 9 – 20, 2012. Send shipments to:
Morgan State University Attn: Larry Frazier Hughes Stadium 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251 All return shipments must have a prepaid Return Call Tag/Bill of Lading attached to the shipping container for pickup up no later than Tuesday, July 31, 2012. It is the shipper’s responsibility to communicate the deadlines to their shipping vendor as well as the pickup address (same as delivery address) in advance of pickup.
The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault are listed in the chart below. Incremental increases shall be 5 cm in the High Jump and 15 cm in the Pole Vault.
Protests relating to matters that developed during the conduct of the competition must be made to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. This time period will be strictly enforced. There will be a $100 cash submission fee required to file a protest. This fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2012 USATF Rules of Competition may be protested. Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted. Please note USATF Rule 119.4 when considering the use of video/photo footage for protests. Go to Top
National Championship Medals will be awarded for first through eighth place in each event. Presentations will be made up to 90 minutes after the event is completed in the awards area, located in Soper Library.
Earning a national medal is an amazing accomplishment! As such, USATF and the organizing committee will recognize all award recipients in a formal ceremony (up to 90 minutes after the conclusion of each event). We encourage athletes, parents and coaches to schedule their return flights to accommodate the ceremonies. Medals will not be distributed in advance of an event ceremony. Instructions for requesting a medal to be mailed will be provided onsite.
A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 9:45 am ET for all coaches who intend to have a relay compete during the Championships. The meeting will be held in the Awards Area. Go to Top
Earl C. Banks Field at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium is the proud home of the Morgan State University Track and Field team. The facility is named after William Alfred Carroll Hughes, Sr., the 1887 Morgan alumnus who introduced athletics to the institution during his days as a student. Officially opened on October 16, 1937 with a price tag of $360,000.00; at that time it was considered one of the finest facilities in all of black colleges.
Hughes Stadium is the home of some of the most gifted athletes in track and field history. Former track coach Eddie Hurt built a track and field dynasty. This includes the likes of Olympic Gold medalist Dr. George Rhoden, Olympians quarter-milers Josh Culbrethe, Samuel LeBeach, Rochelle Stevens, and hurdler Jack Pierce all grace the track in Hughes Stadium. Morgan’s storied track and field tradition included many conference championships, Penn Relay winners and world class athletes.
A $14 million renovation of Hughes Stadium was completed in 2001. The renovation included a state-of-the-art scoreboard, complete with a video display screen, Olympic mondo track, artificial grass field, a three level press box, coaching stations, radio and television broadcasting areas. Other amenities included new light and sound systems, a modern team dress building, official rooms and a state-of-the-art drainage system.
Tent and Umbrella Policy:
Not allowed inside the stadium:
Free parking is available in the parking garage. Bus and RV parking is available in designated lot “Y” next to Murphy Auditorium. However, electrical and water connections for RV use are not available.
Lost and found will be located in the Press Box area in the Stadium.
A medical team of volunteers, including medical technicians, paramedics, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses, physicians, and students will be on-site to handle medical concerns and injuries. Athlete medical stations will be located at the finish line next to the team room, at the west end of the stadium next to the high jump area and in the warm-up area adjacent to Hill Field House. The medical station for spectators will be located in the University Health Services Center. EMS will be located within the stadium. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should locate the nearest “event staff” personnel or police officer for assistance. For complete medical information and tips click here. Go to Top
Athletes, coaches and officials are invited to participate in the 2012 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Hughes Stadium. We encourage all teams to represent their region and team by wearing their team attire and carrying the team banner.
All teams and their regional coordinators will assemble on the practice field located behind the Parking Garage and next to Hill Field House beginning at 5:00pm. From this location, the athletes will parade to the stadium and around the track and then will be guided to their seats for the ceremony. The Opening Ceremonies, starting with the procession of athletes, will begin at 6:30pm Go to Top
Coaches and unattached athletes will be able to pick up their competition numbers and related materials at the University Student Center, 316.
NOTE: If your event is early in the morning, we strongly recommend that you pick up your competition number at least one day in advance of your competition. The meet management will not be held accountable for individuals missing an event due to late packet pick-up or any other reason. There will be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all lost bib numbers. Go to Top
The competition facilities will be available for evening practice for up to 90 minutes after the last contested event, between the dates of Monday, July 23rd to Saturday, July 28th.
Start times for evening practice are contingent upon the last scheduled event of the daily competition. If the daily schedule runs longer than scheduled, coaches and parents understand that they CANNOT use the facility while competition is being held. Meet Management reserves the right to revoke practice facility privileges as they see fit. Coaches and parents are responsible for ensuring that all trash is cleaned up. Go to Top